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The Ginseng Hunter
The Ginseng Hunter
Author: Jeff Talarigo
A Chinese ginseng hunter lives alone in the valley, where he spends his days preparing for winter. He is scarcely aware of the larger world until shadowy figures, floating bodies, and rumors of murder begin to intrude on his cherished solitude. Then, on a trip to Yanji, he meets a young North Korean prostitute. Through her vivid tales, the trage...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780307275233
ISBN-10: 030727523X
Publication Date: 4/7/2009
Pages: 192
Rating:
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Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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 noktomezo avatar reviewed The Ginseng Hunter on
Helpful Score: 1
I know my title sounds confusing, but this book truly comes together in your mind after you have finished it. It is a very touching tale about North Korea and China. I read this book in a few hours because I could not put it down. Highly recommended.
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 Yoni avatar reviewed The Ginseng Hunter on + 327 more book reviews
Gorgeous, haunting, thought-provoking. Both desparately sad and humane. When I finished it, I closed the cover and said "WOW". It can be read in one sitting but will stay on my mind for a long time. A glimpse at the devastation in North Korea - much worse than I had even imagined.

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